Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stimulus slow to be felt
By staff WriterMany Americans are not yet feeling the effects of the Obama administration's stimulus package, according to a new Gallup pole.
August 01, 2009
The ETF Advisor: Those Outperforming Small CapsSmall-cap stocks are a thorny problem for investors. With thousands of different issues and little analytical coverage available, it is a difficult and time-consuming task...
August 01, 2009
Asset AllocationBehind the Numbers, with Mark Balasa Although risk remains, Balasa says that he and his colleagues in the Alpha Group have "a growing optimism around some...
August 01, 2009
A Time to ShineFrank Holmes U.S. Global Investors 800-873-8637 [email protected] Conditions have improved for gold equities, and economic policy decisions being made in Washington could further increase the investment appeal of these...
August 01, 2009
A New Kind of Taxpayer AdvocacyAs a multitude of groups (see lead news story)--are making their voices heard in Washington, a smaller organization is just getting started in its advocacy...
August 01, 2009
The Obama BubbleThe Obama Bubble The late 1990s were marked by a stock market bubble, when "irrational exuberance" boosted the value of technology shares in stock portfolios and...
August 01, 2009
Annuity Analytics: What Is a Guaranteed Rate Really Worth?The sales pitch sounds too good to be true, and should instantly set off financial alarm bells. Here's how it goes: "Give us your money...
August 01, 2009
The High Cost of Going BankruptWho: Martha Solinger, Co-General Counsel, Lehman Brothers Holdings Where: Bombay Palace, 30 West 52nd Street, New York When: June 25, 2009 On the Menu: Chicken curry and financial...